Hello! It seems like a long time since I was last here- time kind of got away from me in the run up to Christmas, I fully intended to wish my lovely friends, followers and visitors a very happy Christmas and also to express my thanks for all the kind and generous comments left for me- all very much appreciated! I hope you all enjoyed the festive season, however it was spent- with all the fun and chaos of a family Christmas or quietly and peacefully. Best wishes also for 2026- wouldn't it be wonderful if there could be a solution to all the endless wars and unrest on our planet? Sadly, I think it's very unlikely but we can hope.
It's been crazy busy here- a party for friends on Christmas Eve, my son, daughter and their families on Christmas day- 10 for dinner and total chaos, but a lot of fun and laughter, yesterday a quieter day with just my brother and cousin joining us for lunch. I have spent a LOT of time cooking!!!
Today has been so peaceful- no visitors- no cooking! I had a lovely walk with Marvin, trying out his new ball flinger , so good to be out in the fresh air after being indoors for days!
I still have a few Christmas cards I haven't blogged yet, this one was made using a stag stencil/mask and stamps from various Cardio sets, distress inks and a sprinkling of glitter. Before inking and stamping the stag I used an embossing stylus to trace around the edge of the stencil after placing the stencil on a light box and the cardstock panel on top, it gives a nice raised edge, saw this tip somewhere on YouTube and thought I'd try it.
Thanks for stopping by
Chris
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pattiescreations #237
thesisterhoodofcrafters- anything Christmas
2 comments:
Merry Christmas Chris and so glad you had a fun happy time although busy,busy,busy, me too cooking and more cooking, thank goodness we can and enjoy it though..your card is absolutely gorgeous, I have not got the stencils but straight away reached for my huge stag head die set and going to cut it and add paper behind it for a similar effect....we'll see, lol.
Happy New year 2026 ahead I'm sure, see you next year..
luv CHRISSYxx
Absolutely stunning Chris, you created a beautiful wintry scene within the raised edge of the stencilled area
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